A Multichannel Architecture for Naval Task Force Communication

Abstract

This report describes a new architecture for mobile, narrowband, broadcast radio networks, which is called the Multichannel Architecture (MCA). We compare the performance limits of an MCA network to a single-channel architecture based on an Ideal Handoff Assigned Multiple Access (IHAMA) protocol. Both architectures have been proposed for Naval intratask force communications with HF and line-of-sight UHF radio. Formulas for the network load capacity for each architecture are derived for several important cases, and simulation results are presented for those cases where analytical results are not available. Based on equivalent equipment, the load capacity of MCA is shown to exceed that of IHAMA. MCA also out-performed IHAMA in other performance areas such as delay, the ability to handle voice and virtual circuits, and jam resistance. Networking, Mobile networks, H.F., High frequency communication.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 30, 1994
Accession Number
ADA276230

Entities

People

  • Dennis J. Baker
  • Dennis N. Mcgregor
  • William A. Thoet

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bandwidth
  • Cellular Networks
  • Co-Channel Interference
  • Communication Systems
  • Computers
  • Frequency
  • Line Of Sight
  • Mobile Phones
  • Multiple Access
  • Narrowband
  • Network Architecture
  • Network Topology
  • Simulations
  • Star Networks
  • Task Forces
  • Transmitters
  • Ultrahigh Frequency

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computer Networking
  • Criminal Law
  • Radio communications and signal processing.